Question
My child is sleeping well, but has been running a fever since the night before yesterday, with the temperature reaching 38.4 degrees and rising to 39.4 degrees in the middle of the night. After morning treatment, there has been no fever since then. Initially, there was a sore throat, and today there are widespread small red spots in the mouth with ulcers. Treatment was received on the night of the 8th, but there has been no fever since then. What could this be?
Answer
Hello, based on your child’s symptoms, it is considered possible that they may have hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is recommended to closely monitor if there are blisters on the hands, feet, and buttocks. If diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, active treatment should be sought, including antiviral medications and antibiotics to observe for any fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, fever-reducing medication can be administered. At the same time, encourage your child to drink plenty of water and take them to the hospital for further examination if necessary.